Promo: Carrie Brownstein + Roxane Gay + Amber Tamblyn In Conversation

March 6, 2018

Read about the upcoming Mission Creek Festival with authors Carrie Brownstein, Amber Tamblyn and Roxane Gay in conversation here! (Image via: Mission Creek)

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Stella: “It’s My Way!” by Buffy Sainte-Marie

March 5, 2018

By Elaine Irvine

Read more about Buffy Sainte-Marie, her activism, and her album “It’s My Way!” here! (Image via: Amazon)

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Mood Ring: Love at First Sight

March 2, 2018

By Isabel Zuppa

The Mood Ring is love at first sight captured through lyrics, sound, and overall feeling. (Image via MrPorter)

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Stella: “Baduizm” by Erykah Badu

March 1, 2018

By Elaine Irvine

Read about Erykah Badu and her album “Baduizm” here! (Image via True Too)

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A Symbol of Resistance: Veteran Journalist Siddiq Baloch Laid to Rest

February 14, 2018

By Constance Judd

Last week, a prominent radio journalist Siddique Baloch passed away. One of our DJs, Inayat Baloch, held a tribute show in his honor. Feel free to read this article about Siddique Baloch!
Image VIA: The DAWN.

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Matcha, Manga, Mayonnaise: Exercise

February 8, 2018

By Onae Parker

Anyone up for some rajio taiso?
Image Via: Yahoo!

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Stella: All Over the Place by The Bangles

December 4, 2017

By Elaine Irvine

Read about The Bangles’ album All Over the Place here! (Image via Tidal)

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Matcha, Manga, and Mayonnaise: Shamisen’s Alter Ego

November 15, 2017

By Onae Parker

The shamisen–sometimes called a banjo, sometimes a lute. This staple of Japanese folk music has many faces.
Photo via atpress

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Stella: “Broken English” by Marianne Faithfull

November 13, 2017

By Elaine Irvine

Read about Marianne Faithfull’s album “Broken English” here! (Image via Wax Vinyl Records)

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Music MATTers: Bon Iver’s “For Emma, Forever Ago”- 10 Years Later

November 11, 2017

By Matthew Kinney

A look back at Bon Iver’s landmark album “For Emma, Forever Ago,” and the impact it has had. The album is getting a vinyl reissue for its 10th anniversary, along with an exclusive live concert of the album in Milwaukee in February 2018.
Image VIA: Youtube

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Concert Review: Bladee Brings Dynamic Energy to His First-Time Performance in the Twin Cities

Stockholm cloud rap sensation Bladee performed in Minneapolis for the first time ever on November 10th, 2025. During his set, he played many of his own beloved songs and collaborations he’s made with members of his rap collective, Drain Gang.

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Review: Twin River Revivalist at Elray’s November 1st

Local Iowa City band Twin River Revivalist put on a great show last Halloweekend. With songs that can charge up any crowd, their next show at Elray’s this Friday, Dec. 5th is sure to be a good one.

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Democrats Tour Campus to Connect with Youth Voters, KRUI Talks with Clara Reynen

This month, Johnson County Democrats are conducting “listening tours” to connect with students at the University of Iowa, consisting of various extracurricular and undergraduate-based organizations and events. The listening tour works as an open forum for students to describe their needs, goals, and priorities when it comes to both elected officials and the Democratic Party.

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Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

The vast majority of Voters in Iowa City turned out on Nov 4th to adopt a 1 % local-option sales tax (LOST), setting the stage for a shift in how the city will raise and allocate funds beginning next summer.

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Never Let It Rest: Bears stun Packers 22-16 in overtime thriller

An overtime thriller, a stadium on edge, and a Bears team pushed to its limit. From the moment the clock hit zero to the final snap in OT, this one had everything. And it might say more about this team than just a win.

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Wish It Was Colder: Bears cruise past Browns, 31-3

An uncommon, stress-free win for the Chicago Bears puts them back at the top of the NFC North. A rematch with their rival Packers awaits.

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Never Let It Rest: Bears stun Packers 22-16 in overtime thriller

Wish It Was Colder: Bears cruise past Browns, 31-3

Interview: KRUI With The Plain White T’s

The Iowa Heartlanders Field Trip Experience

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Promo: Carrie Brownstein + Roxane Gay + Amber Tamblyn In Conversation

Stella: “It’s My Way!” by Buffy Sainte-Marie

Mood Ring: Love at First Sight

Stella: “Baduizm” by Erykah Badu

A Symbol of Resistance: Veteran Journalist Siddiq Baloch Laid to Rest

Matcha, Manga, Mayonnaise: Exercise

Stella: All Over the Place by The Bangles

Matcha, Manga, and Mayonnaise: Shamisen’s Alter Ego

Stella: “Broken English” by Marianne Faithfull

Music MATTers: Bon Iver’s “For Emma, Forever Ago”- 10 Years Later

Review: Twin River Revivalist at Elray’s November 1st

Democrats Tour Campus to Connect with Youth Voters, KRUI Talks with Clara Reynen

Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

Never Let It Rest: Bears stun Packers 22-16 in overtime thriller

Wish It Was Colder: Bears cruise past Browns, 31-3

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